nondiscrimination
Syllables
non-dis-crim-i-na-tion
Pronunciation
/ˌnɑn.dɪsˌkrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Stress
000100
Morphemes
non- + disc + -rimination
The word 'nondiscrimination' is divided into six syllables: non-dis-crim-i-na-tion. It features a Latin-derived prefix, root, and suffix. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('na'). Syllabification follows standard English rules regarding vowel sounds and consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
The practice of treating people equally without regard to race, sex, religion, etc.
“The company has a strong policy of nondiscrimination.”
“Nondiscrimination laws protect employees from unfair treatment.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('na'), consistent with the typical stress pattern for words ending in '-tion'.
Syllables
non — Open syllable, prefix.. dis — Open syllable.. crim — Closed syllable, complex consonant cluster.. i — Open syllable, connecting vowel.. na — Open syllable.. tion — Closed syllable, common ending.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable must contain at least one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are generally maintained within a syllable unless easily broken by vowels.
Stress Pattern Rule
Stress tends to fall on the penultimate syllable in words ending in -tion.
- The consonant cluster '-scrim-' requires consideration but is permissible in English.
- The prefix 'non-' could theoretically be split, but is more commonly treated as a single syllable.
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